With his first EP out last year, 17-year old French Moroccan DJ Petit Biscuit continues his international tour at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on August 2. Petit Biscuit’s songs consist of smooth tropical house, for an immersive and active listener experience. He has garnered critical acclaim for his song “Sunset Lover,” which can…

In celebration of his latest album, Darkness and Light, John Legend continues his international tour at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Camden, MD on July 25. The album, released in December of last year, is an ambitious advancement for legend, described by Pitchfork as, “a love record about navigating the bleak world and finding happiness in dark times.” Legend…

With new music expected later this year, Malian musical duo Amadou & Mariam continue their international tour at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on July 20. The album, titled La Confusion, adds a new synth and Afrobeat-funk to their traditional sound. “Bofou Safou,” a track from their new album, can be heard here. The…

The dynamics were simple. Betty was a gentle bookworm, Veronica a vainglorious suburban aristocrat, and Archie… was, well aloof. As the titular character of the comic book series, the story naturally focused around him. He was the “nice guy,” as each comic strip centered around his popularity, well-received jokes, and his perpetual love triangle. The…

The nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards were announced yesterday morning. Former Leisure Editors Michael Bergin and Daniel Varghese got together later in the day over Slack to discuss what was snubbed, who will win, and whether it even matters. danielvarghese Hey Mike! How yah doing tonight? mikebergin Fantastic Daniel, how’re you? danielvarghese Doing alright…

1.) Zootopia Zootopia includes effective humor, impactful themes, and introduces a beautiful, immersive environment to boot. The film follows Judy Hopps’s move to the city of Zootopia where she attempts to prove herself against existing stereotypes. The plot is engaging, hilarious, and ultimately uplifting. Each of the characters grapple with how their identities shape their interactions…

A lot of things changed for the UFC this year; the franchise’s $4.2 billion purchase put a price on the cultural impact that the franchise has made since its founding in 1993. This goes beyond what anyone could have imagined. At “UFC 2: No Way Out” the single cash prize was $60,000. This year the…

In this episode of the Untitled Leisure Project, host Daniel Varghese sits down with Danielle Hewitt, Jon Block, and Mike Bergin to discuss the first season Atlanta. Topics include the show’s realism and surrealism, defying expectations, and favorite episodes. http://media.blubrry.com/voicepodcastnetwork/p/georgetownvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ULP_Ep10_AtlantaSeason1-11916-3.21-PM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS

Michael Bergin

Mike Bergin is the former Leisure Editor for the Georgetown Voice. He is currently The Voice's Foreign Correspondent in Denmark, and he misses D.C. You can follow him on Twitter @mbergin95 and stay tuned for his "Mysteries of History" Podcast, coming soon to the Voice Podcast Network.